ASIS Exam Catalog
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ASIS Certification Pathway
A clear progression from beginner to expert.
Entry-Level
Foundational path for new and transitioning security professionals.
Associate Protection Professional
ASIS-APPDesigned for 1+ years of compensated security experience; covers security fundamentals, business operations, risk, response.
Management
Security leadership and enterprise-level security management.
Certified Protection Professional
ASIS-CPPSenior-level management track: 5–7 years security experience and at least 3 years in responsible charge.
Investigations
Evidence handling, investigations, and case presentation track.
Professional Certified Investigator
ASIS-PCIDesigned for 3–5 years investigations experience with at least 2 years in case management.
Physical Security
Physical security design, assessment, and implementation track.
Physical Security Professional
ASIS-PSPDesigned for 3–5 years physical security experience; focuses on physical security systems and measures.
Recent Changes
1955-01-01
ASIS founded: ASIS International was founded and is positioned as a global security practitioner...
2019-05-13
ASIS awards first Associate Protection Professional certifications: ASIS announced inaugural APP...
2019-06-01
APP officially launched as a new ASIS certification: The new APP certification was reported as of...
2020-07-31
Remote proctoring introduced: ASIS began offering remotely proctored board certification exams (P...
November 1, 2023
APP eligibility reduced to one year of compensated security experience
February 20, 2024
APP eligibility now includes 6-month related-cert pathway
August 24, 2026
ORM revision public review closed
October 13, 2026
INTEL standard schedules October comment-review meetings
October 14, 2026
PSO standard schedules October comment-review meetings
ASIS Certifications: Entry to Advanced Security Specialization
flowchart TD
APP[Associate Protection Professional (APP)] --> CPP[Certified Protection Professional (CPP)]
APP --> PCI[Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)]
APP --> PSP[Physical Security Professional (PSP)]
CPP --> Career[Security Management Leadership Roles]
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